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Posted Job Title
UACS Summer Teacher-Partner
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The Summer Teacher-Partners will provide direct instruction to students enrolled in the summer enrichment program in various subjects, including, but not limited to workready programming, English Language Arts, Responsive Math. Summer Teacher-Partners provide enthusiastic and educational direct service to K-12 students, and participate in planning lessons, activities, participating in reflective practice and assisting with management of necessary data collection. The position reports to the Site Director or Program Manager.
Job Description
Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world.
The Netter Center's university-assisted community schools (UACS) is a strategy to educate, engage, empower, and serve all members of the community in which the school is located and engage students (K-16+) in real world, community problem solving. UACS collaborates with partners to advance teaching, research, learning and service, as well as the civic development of their students. The Netter Center UACS implements summer enrichment and youth employment programs for West Philadelphia children and youth.
Compliance Requirements:
Once or while you are completing the University of Pennsylvania onboarding process, you will need to complete additional documents that are largely required by Netter Center funders.
Act 168 UPENN Misconduct Form
Mandated Reporter Training - staff can be paid for the time to complete this once hired.
Confidentiality Statement
National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR)
UACS Staff Health Assessment - Please schedule a physical appointment with a medical professional and ask them to complete the form. This also requires a TB test result.
Netter Center Media Release
University-Assisted Community Schools (UACS) Disclosure Statement
Required Qualifications:
Education: BA, BS degree required
Able to be active with and constructively engage youth in a variety of activities
Knowledge of grade-level content, activities and curricula for students
Completion and passing of funder-required compliance documentation and all Federal and State background checks/clearances
Experience with working in School District of Philadelphia, urban settings and diverse student populations preferred
Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills
Responsibilities:
BE POSITIVE, HIGH ENERGY AND ENGAGING!!
Implement summer curriculum provided by the program; adapt as needed to meet students' needs and interests
Plan activities with other staff; prepare lessons
Attendance at all UACS staff trainings and meetings
Manage required paperwork as directed
Assist with set-up and clean-up of materials and equipment including preparing and securing instructional spaces (classrooms etc.)
Supervise and direct children according to site-specific and UACS expectations, rules and guidance
Be familiar with and strive to be in compliance with the Netter Center University-Assisted Community Schools and School Dist. Of Phila. Core Standards for Youth Programs
Other duties as assigned
Schedule:
Varies - some average of 15 hours/week or 35 - 37 hours/week Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM; 8:30AM - 5PM.
ALL STAFF MUST complete background clearances and funder-required compliance documentation by May 30, 2025.
Required training on Penn's campus and at local West Phila. Public school sites from Monday 6/16/25 - Friday 6/20/25 from 8:30AM - 4PM (Thursday 6/19/25 the University is closed for Juneteenth holiday.)
There may be a virtual orientation session in early June, as schedules allow
6-week Summer Enrichment Program runs from Monday 6/23/2025 - Friday 8/1/2025
Punctual and consistent attendance is required for this program.
There is no work on Friday 7/4 as the programs and University are closed.
Compensation:
$30-40 per hour commensurate with experience
Working Conditions/ Physical effort:
High-noise environment
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Ocassional lifting 25lbs. or less
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$7.25 - $30.00 Hourly Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and
the pay range assigned to the job profile.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.